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 […]
Planner Correction - Thorpe
Please see the correction to the penalty date for the first race at the Midlands Area Club Point-to-Point, Thorpe, 27th January.
The CONDITIONS Race, 12st
Special Conditions: For horses aged four years and over
Penalties: For each win on or since 2nd June 2017 in a Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) 7lb extra; for each win since 1st July 2017 in a Men’s, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point 5lb extra, and for each win in a Confined, Conditions or Club Members Point-to-Point in this period 3lb extra.’
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