The final point-to-point of the Midlands Area season took place at Dingley racecourse, just outside Market Harborough in Leicestershire, on Saturday 13th May and produced doubles for jockey Jack Andrews and trainer Tom Ellis. Dale Peters trains and rides Thunderstruck, who made it two wins from the last three outings as he won the first […]
Pony Racing
The first of our Pony Racing fixtures within the area got underway on Sunday, at the Pytchley Point-to-Point, Guilsborough. We extend our thanks to the sponsors for there generous support.
The first race was sponsored by Wellend Valley Feeds, of Market Harborough. This race was for Novice Children on bone-fide hunting and pony club type ponies.
1st - Molly Turcan on Spring
2nd - Jack Wildman on Yewtree Foxtrot
3rd - James Turner on Wharley Gamecock
The second race was sponsored by Jacaranda Carpets. This was an Open Race.
1st - Nia Kerslake - Pick Pocket
2nd - Benjamin Bromley - Live Wire
3rd - Millie Parrington - Ladies Day
All the winners were kindly given a DVD of their race courtesy of David and Barbara Jones - David Jones Media Productions.
Points for children residing in the Midlands Area will be accumulated for the Midlands Pony Racing Trophy to be awarded at the Meynell Point-to-Point. We next have Pony Racing at the Fernie Point-to-Point, and Sunday 7th April at Dingley.
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Well done Millie Parrington!!! x