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04 March 2010 In The Frame - 27th & 28th February

Six meetings went ahead over the weekend, with plenty of photographers taking the opportunity to go racing; below are the links to all those who have supplied images to us. READ MORE

03 March 2010 Pilots in Profile - Dave Mansell

The focus of 'Pilots in Profile' turns to the season's busiest Rider so far, Dave Mansell. READ MORE

25 February 2010 Chase Stars Update: Rocklandslad Makes Winning Return

Two horses on the Weatherbys Chase Stars list have been in winning form recently - whilst another has been placed third in a Hunter Chase at big odds. READ MORE

25 February 2010 In The Frame - 20th & 21st February

The weather struck again over the weekend, causing further chaos to the fixture list as eight meetings were lost; three managed to go ahead, however, with some photographers able to supply images to us. READ MORE

25 February 2010 Former Riders: Ian McKie

Ian McKie is the latest subject for our Former Riders profile series. READ MORE

18 February 2010 In The Frame - 13th & 14th February

With seven meetings held over the weekend, there were plenty of photo opportunities again; five photographers have supplied us with images this week, covering no less than six of the fixtures. READ MORE

17 February 2010 Former Riders: Rory Lawther

The focus of our Former Riders series turns to Rory Lawther, winner of 62 Point-to-Points. READ MORE

12 February 2010 Chase Stars Update: Quotica De Poyans Returns

The Mackenzie & Harris Hunter Chasers & Point-to-Pointers Annual Chase Stars list has produced another progressive winner this weekend, with the return of Philippa Shirley-Beavan's French-bred Quotica de Poyans at the Jedforest. READ MORE

11 February 2010 In The Frame - 6th & 7th February

With nine meetings going ahead last weekend, there were plenty of photo opportunities; a number of photographers were out to capture the action and have supplied images to us. READ MORE

05 February 2010 In The Frame - 30th January

The weather may have claimed all six of Sunday's meetings, but the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace went ahead at Horseheath on Saturday, 30th January. Two photographers were in attendance and have supplied photographs of the day to us. READ MORE

04 February 2010 Pilots in Profile - Tom Ellis

Tom Ellis is the latest Rider to fall under the 'Pilots in Profile' spotlight. READ MORE

29 January 2010 Chase Stars Update: 29th January

The publication of the 2010 Mackenzie & Harris Annual included a new addition to the features of the book; the Weatherbys Chase Stars. READ MORE

28 January 2010 In The Frame - 23rd & 24th January

The busiest weekend of the season so far took place after the recent blank spell, with the Royal Artillery at Larkhill and the North Cornwall at Wadebridge on Saturday and the Tiverton at Chipley Park and the Waveney Harriers at Higham on Sunday. Plenty of photographers were in action over the weekend and have supplied images to us. READ MORE

27 January 2010 Pilots in Profile - Chris Dawson

Yorkshire Rider Chris Dawson is the latest willing victim in our 'Pilots in Profile' series. READ MORE

22 January 2010 Talking Point Quiz

Talking Point, the official service of Point-to-Point racing providing Entries, Results and up-to-date meeting information, is offering callers the chance to win a VIP trip for two people to Stratford Races on Friday May 28th 2010, taking in the PPORA Point-to-Point Annual Awards Luncheon. All you have to do is to take part in the new Talking Point Quiz. READ MORE

20 January 2010 Former Riders: Chris Gordon

Our series of profiles on ex-Riders returns, focusing first of all Chris Gordon, now a licensed Trainer. READ MORE

18 January 2010 Trainer Feature - Sheila Crow

Sheila Crow became the toast of the North West Area last season, following the success of Cappa Bleu in the Christie's Foxhunters at the Cheltenham Festival. In doing so she became the first trainer from the area to train the winner of the race. READ MORE

13 January 2010 Pilots in Profile - Phil Hall

Our popular ‘Pilots in Profile' series returns for the new season, with Phil Hall being the first to give us an insight. READ MORE

13 January 2010 Trainer Feature - Will Kinsey

Peel Hall is set in some two hundred and fifty acres of scenic Cheshire countryside in Ashton, and is home to Point-to-Point trainer and rider Will Kinsey. READ MORE

07 January 2010 Trainers in Profile - Kelda Wood

Our 'Trainers in Profile' features return for 2010 - and kicking off the season is Kelda Wood, who is acknowledged as one of the most capable handlers in the traditionally strong North West area. READ MORE

31 December 2009 In The Frame - Monday 28th December

The busiest weekend of the season so far took place on Monday December 28th with racing at the Cambridgeshire Harriers Hunt Club at Cottenham, the Harkaway Club at Chaddesley Corbett and the South Devon Hunts Club at Ideford Arch; plenty of photographers were in action at the meetings and have supplied images directly to us. READ MORE

18 December 2009 In The Frame - 12th & 13th December

The weekend's two meetings were the Cornwall Hunt Club at Wadebridge on Saturday and the Northern Area Club at Alnwick on Sunday. READ MORE

10 December 2009 In The Frame - 6th December

The second fixture of the season was Cottenham's Cambridge University United Hunts Club, which was attended by four of our photographers. READ MORE

02 December 2009 In The Frame - 29th November

The 2009/10 Point-to-Point season started with Sunday's Black Forest Club meeting at Black Forest Lodge. READ MORE

01 December 2009 Sandhurst riders go to Cottenham

Sandhurst Area qualified riders and horses will mount a major raid on the Cambridge University United Hunts Club Point-to-Point at Cottenham on Sunday 6th December. READ MORE

21 October 2009 'Mrs Point-to-Point' steps down after 40 years

Former West Wales Point-to-Point secretary Cynthia Higgon, who has recently handed over the reins to Beverley Thomas after 40 years in the position, has certainly earned the sobriquet 'Mrs Point-to-Point'. READ MORE

18 September 2009 South East stalwart Sheriff's retires

Sheriff's Friend, one of the South East area's most outstanding Pointers in recent seasons, has been retired, a decision which was taken after his lacklustre run at Penshurst at the end of April. READ MORE

04 September 2009 Popular mare Hartburn dies

The popular Northern-based mare Hartburn, who it was hoped would be retired to stud after fracturing a cannon bone at Hexham in June (as reported here recently), has sadly had to be put down. The complications which developed in the last few days meant that it was impossible to save her. READ MORE

26 August 2009 Watership Down retired

Watership Down, one of the most successful horses qualified in the Sandhurst Area in recent years, has been retired. The winner of a Hunter Chase at Folkestone and five Point-to-Points was always ridden by his owner, 25-year-old Clare Wills. READ MORE

16 June 2009 In The Frame - 13th June

The final meeting of the 2008/9 season was the Torrington Farmers at Umberleigh and two of our photographers were in attendance. READ MORE

10 June 2009 In The Frame - 6th and 7th June

The weekend's two Saturday meetings took place at Kingston Blount and Trecoed. The sole Sunday meeting was at Bratton Down. READ MORE

02 June 2009 In The Frame - 30th and 31st May

The weekend meetings were at Bratton Down and Dingley on Saturday. There were meetings at Hexham Racecourse and Larkhill on Sunday. READ MORE

28 May 2009 Pilots In Profile - Rachael Green

Rachael Green is one of the country's top lady riders. She was national champion in 2006, and at the start of the current campaign had partnered 108 winners between the flags. To date she has also had 14 successes under Rules. READ MORE

27 May 2009 In The Frame - 23rd to 25th May

The Bank Holiday weekend meetings were at Treborough Hill, Lower Machen and Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse on Saturday. There were meetings at Kingston Blount and Garthorpe on Sunday. Monday's meetings were at Chaddesley Corbett, Bonvilston and Upcott Cross. READ MORE

22 May 2009 Trainers in Profile - Steve Flook

The latest in our ‘Trainers in Profile' series is Steve Flook, who currently has nine wins in Point-to-Points and two in Hunters' Chases this season. READ MORE

20 May 2009 In The Frame - 16th and 17th May

The weekend meetings were at Bratton Down, Bredwardine and Mordon on Saturday. There were meetings at Upper Sapey, Whitfield, Hexham Racecourse and Tabley on Sunday. READ MORE

14 May 2009 Pilots in Profile - Claire Allen

Claire Allen is one of the country's leading lady riders. She won the Ladies' Championship in 2006/7, and is currently lying second behind Polly Gundry in this season's title race. At the start of the campaign she had partnered 75 winners, and in April she was runner-up in the Aintree Fox Hunter Chase on Christy Beamish. READ MORE

12 May 2009 In The Frame - 9th and 10th May

Last weekend's meetings were at Easingwold, Aspatria, Holnicote, Peper Harow and Kingston Blount on Saturday. There were meetings at Ideford Arch, Garthorpe, Lower Machen and Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday. READ MORE

08 May 2009 Pilots in Profile - Phillip York

Next up in our ‘Pilots in Profile' series is Phil York, who now combines riding with training and who has sent out six winners so far this season. READ MORE

06 May 2009 In The Frame - 2nd, 3rd & 4th May

The Bank Holiday weekend meetings were at Holnicote, Laleston, Flete Park and Cold Harbour on Saturday. There were meetings at Cold Harbour, Godstone, Dingley, Mosshouses and Heslaker on Sunday. Followed by Pentreclwydau, Northaw, Cotley, Hackwood Park, Maisemore Park, Eyton-on-Severn, Vauterhill, Ashorne, and Witton Castle on Monday. READ MORE

30 April 2009 Where Are They Now? Fiona Wilson

Fiona Wilson, now Mrs Williams-Jones, was Welsh Ladies' champion in 2004 and 2005. She finished third in the 2005 National Championship, just three behind Polly Gundry, having had less than half the number of rides. READ MORE

29 April 2009 In The Frame - 25th & 26th April

The weekend meetings were at Woodford, Balcormo Mains, Trebudannon, Penshurst, Bonvilston, Brampton Bryan on Saturday. Followed by Tweseldown, Clifton-on-Dunsmore, Stafford Cross, Whittington, Fakenham and Easingwold on Sunday. READ MORE

21 April 2009 In The Frame - 18th & 19th April

The weekend meetings were at Mordon, Flete Park, High Easter, Larkhill, Kingston Blount, Chaddesley Corbett, Ystradowen on Saturday. Followed by Corbridge, Andoversford, Catsfield, Garthorpe, Littlewindsor and Lydstep on Sunday. READ MORE

16 April 2009 Pilots in Profile - James Owen

James Owen is one of the country's top riders, and has been East Anglian champion on many occasions. Prior to concentrating solely on thoroughbred racing, he was also very successful in Arab racing circles. He is nearing a century of winners between the flags, having reached a total of 91 prior to the start of the season. His partner Kelly Smith is one of the area's leading lady riders. READ MORE

15 April 2009 In The Frame - Easter weekend

The long Easter weekend meetings were at Charing, Hornby Castle, Upcott Cross, Higham, Bitterley, Llanvapley, Sandon, Alnwick, Badbury Rings, Kimble, Whittington, Dingley, Aldington, Marks Tey, Trebudannon, Paxford, Lockinge, Thorpe Lodge, Lydstep, Eyton-on-Severn, Charm Park, Kingston St Mary, Hackwood Park, Upton-upon-Severn and Flagg Moor. READ MORE

09 April 2009 Pilots in Profile - Guy Brewer

‘Pilots in Profile' continues with top Yorkshire rider Guy Brewer. READ MORE

03 April 2009 In The Frame - 4th & 5th April

Last weekend's meetings were at Erw Lon, Penshurst and Cothelstone on Saturday. The meetings at Tabley, Andoversford, Marks Tey, Whitwell-on-the-Hill, Guilsborough, Cherrybrook and Barbury Racecourse took place on Sunday.   READ MORE

02 April 2009 Grand National Guide 2009

The Grand National is nearly upon us and whilst there is frenetic news coverage over who is going to run and which jockey is going to ride for which stable, the public are really only interested in one question; which horse is going to win? READ MORE

01 April 2009 Pilots in Profile - Richard Woollacott

Richard Woollacott, currently fourth in the National Championship, is our latest ‘Pilot in Profile'. READ MORE

31 March 2009 In The Frame - 28th & 29th March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Larkhill, Mordon, Garthorpe, Friars Haugh, Alpraham, Great Trethew, Ystradowen, Horseheath and Brampton Bryan on Saturday. The meetings at Littlewindsor, Hackwood Park, Maisemore Park, Godstone, Tranwell and Brafield-on-the-Green took place on Sunday.   READ MORE

27 March 2009 Pilots in Profile - Isabel Tompsett

Our latest ‘Pilot in Profile' is reigning Welsh Ladies' champion, Isabel Tompsett. READ MORE

24 March 2009 In The Frame - 21st & 22nd March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Parham, Welbeck, Hutton Rudby, Overton Farm, Siddington and Badbury Rings on Saturday. The meetings at Howick, High Easter, Kilworthy, Ston Easton and Alnwick took place on Sunday.   READ MORE

19 March 2009 Trainer in Profile - David Easterby

Our latest "Trainer in Profile" is David Easterby, son of Mick, nephew of the legendary Peter, and brother of Foxhunters-winning trainer Cherry Coward. David runs a large and successful yard in North Yorkshire, and was responsible for many of Oliver Greenall's winners during his record-breaking 2008 season. It must be noted that many of his answers to this questionnaire were done with tongue lodged firmly in cheek! READ MORE

17 March 2009 In The Frame - 14th & 15th March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Friars Haugh, Larkhill, Brocklesby Park, Wadebridge and Detling on Saturday. The meetings at Cottenham, Dalton Park, Cothelstone and Garnons were on Sunday.   READ MORE

13 March 2009 Pilots in Profile - Jeremy Mahot

Our latest 'Pilot in Profile' is Jeremy Mahot, who started the season with 21 Point-to-Point winners, as well as two under Rules. READ MORE

13 March 2009 Grand National Runners from Point-to-Points

If anyone still had any doubts about the merits of Point-to-Point racing then they need only to look at the result of last year's Grand National and note that all the horses that filled the places from 2nd to 5th had previously run in Point-to-Points. READ MORE

10 March 2009 In The Frame - 7th & 8th March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Llanfrynach, Dalston and Didmarton on Saturday. Charlton Horethorne, Garthorpe, Buckfastleigh Racecourse, Charm Park, Bangor-On-Dee Racecourse and Ampton took place on Sunday. READ MORE

04 March 2009 Where are they now? Tim Mitchell

The first subject of our new series of special profiles, ‘Where Are They Now?', is ex-jockey Tim Mitchell, who won the 1997 Cheltenham Foxhunters on Fantus. READ MORE

02 March 2009 In The Frame - 28th February & 1st March 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Howick, Bishops Court, Marks Tey, Duncombe Park and Godstone on Saturday. Dunthrop, North Carlton Racecourse, Higham, Garnons, Kingston St Mary and Corbridge took place on Sunday. READ MORE

26 February 2009 Pilots in Profile - James Tudor

Our latest ‘Pilot in Profile' is James Tudor, who was national champion in the 2006/7 season, and at the start of this campaign had recorded 138 victories between the flags. His 19 successes under Rules include the 2008 Fulke Walwyn/Kim Muir Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on High Chimes. READ MORE

24 February 2009 In The Frame - 21st & 22nd February 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Brocklesby Park, Erw Lon, Whitwick Manor, Ideford Arch and Horseheath on Saturday. Witton Castle, Badbury Rings, Overton, Great Trethew, Charing and Eyton-on-Severn took place on Sunday. READ MORE

18 February 2009 Trainers in Profile - Nick Pearce

Our third 'Trainer in Profile' is Nick Pearce, who continues to combine training with race riding and who is already off the mark for the season with Jack's Present. READ MORE

16 February 2009 In The Frame - 14th & 15th February 2009

  Last weekend's meetings were at Milborne St Andrew on Saturday and Buckfastleigh, Chaddesley Corbett,  Cottenham and Tweseldown on Sunday. READ MORE

11 February 2009 Pilots In Profile - Richard Burton

Our ‘Pilots in Profile' series continues with three-time Champion Point-to-Point rider, Richard Burton. READ MORE

05 February 2009 Trainers in Profile - Kim Smyly

The second of our 'Trainers in Profile' is Worcestershire's Kim Smyly. With a team of around a dozen Point-to-Pointers, Kim is part of a large racing family - her husband Giles holds a public licence, and Giles' father David is a renowned French-based bloodstock agent. READ MORE

02 February 2009 In The Frame - 31st January & 1st February 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Friars Haugh, Horseheath, Wadebridge & Erw Lon on Saturday with North Carlton  and Black Forest Lodge on Sunday. READ MORE

28 January 2009 Pilots In Profile - Pauline Robson

Our latest 'Pilot in Profile' is popular Northern-based rider Pauline Robson, who is still as competitive as ever despite nearly a quarter of a century in the saddle. READ MORE

27 January 2009 In The Frame - 24th & 25th January 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Larkhill on Saturday with Bangor-on-Dee, Chipley Park, Dunthrop, Higham and Thorpe Lodge on Sunday. READ MORE

21 January 2009 Trainers in Profile - Tim Reed

As an offshoot to our popular "Pilots in Profile" series we are also putting a series of Point-to-Point trainers under the spotlight. First up is former professional jumps jockey Tim Reed. READ MORE

20 January 2009 In The Frame - 17th & 18th January 2009

Last weekend's meetings were at Barbury Racecourse on Saturday & Sunday and Black Forest Lodge, Ampton, Sheriff Hutton and Detling on Sunday. READ MORE

15 January 2009 Hayley goes Hunting

Hayley Turner, leading Flat race jockey was out 'trail' hunting on Tuesday with The Grafton Hunt at Farthingstone Heath.Her record breaking season has raised the profile of women jockeys to new heights and the bookies are running for cover over her chances of picking up a quality ride in any of this years 'Classics'. Hayley accompanied Huntsman Mickey Wills and was on board Navigator before 'second' horses'. READ MORE

14 January 2009 Pilots in Profile - Hannah Watson

Our ‘Pilots in Profile' series continues with Hannah Watson, who ended 08/09 with 11 winners and has already made an excellent start to the new season. READ MORE

08 January 2009 Pilots in Profile - Miles Seston

Our first ‘Pilot in Profile' for the new season is Miles Seston, who has recently returned to the saddle after recovering from a serious leg injury. READ MORE

06 January 2009 In The Frame - 28th Dec 2008

The second half of December was severely affected by the big freeze and Cottenham on 28th was the only meeting to survive. READ MORE

05 January 2009 Gentleman Anshan has already made a huge impression

Ask any racegoer who has attended both Cottenham meetings this season which horse would top the list of ones to follow, and the answer is likely to be Gentleman Anshan. READ MORE

22 December 2008 National Hunt Stallion Book 2009 Online

An exciting new feature on pointtopoint.co.uk for the new season is the inclusion of the interactive version of the 2009 National Hunt Stallion Book. READ MORE

16 December 2008 In The Frame - 13th -14th Dec 2008

Last weekend's meetings were at Wadebridge on Saturday and Dunthrop on Sunday. READ MORE

08 December 2008 In The Frame - 7th Dec 2008

Last weekend's meeting at Tweseldown unfortunately fell victim to the weather but two intrepid photographers still managed to submit some picturesque shots from the course. READ MORE

01 December 2008 In The Frame - 30th Nov 08

With the season now having swung into action, with meetings at Black Forest Lodge and Cottenham yesterday, we are delighted to publish the first edition of our new weekly feature - 'In The Frame'. READ MORE

10 November 2008 Introducing Our Newest Feature - "In The Frame"

As many of you already know, one of the key features of pointtopoint.co.uk is the vast array of images that we get on the site - not only in our News items and on our Feature pages, but also in the top of page images that rotate as you view a new page. READ MORE

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