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 […]
Midlands meetings 2023
The provisional fixture list is out and there are a few changes in the schedule for Midlands Pointing.
The season will start in January with the Revesby Races meeting taking the place of the Midlands Area Club fixture on 21st January.
The PPA would like the scoring for the season championships to finish in time for the traditional Stratford Hunter Chase evening which means a few changes at the end of the season.
The Melton Hunt Club meeting, usually held at the end of May, moves to the 5th February. The Meynell and South Staffs fixture will not take place in 2023.
Here is the full provisional list of Midlands fixtures for 2023:
Season 2023
Revesby Races - Saturday 21st January
Melton Hunt Club at Garthorpe - Sunday 5th February
Brocklesby - Saturday 11th February
Cottesmore at Garthorpe - Sunday 26th February
Pytchley with Woodland at Guilsborough - Sunday 12th March
Belvoir at Garthorpe - Sunday 26th March
Pytchley with Woodland at Dingley - Saturday 8th April
South Notts at Thorpe Lodge - Monday 10th April
Quorn at Garthorpe - Saturday 22nd April
Fernie at Dingley - Sunday 30th April
Fitzwilliam at Dingley - Saturday 13th May
Full list of provisional fixtures (National) - please excuse misspelling of Garthorpe.
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Fitzwilliam at Dingley 13th May - Preview
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The Fernie at Dingley 30th May - Report
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Fernie at Dingley 30th April - Preview
The penultimate fixture in the Midlands area is the point-to-point hosted by the Fernie at Dingley on Sunday 30th April 2023. The first of six horse races is scheduled for 2pm and of course there will be numerous trade stands to explore, caterers providing food and drink, a licensed bar, fun dog show, bookmakers and […]
The Quorn at Garthorpe - Report
A dry week in the lead up to the Quorn’s point-to-point on Saturday 22nd April produced some excellent racing on soft/good to soft ground at Leicestershire’s home of racing, Garthorpe racecourse. The meeting also broke new ground by hosting a schooling race, organised by Clerk of Course Jim Culloty which provided an opportunity for trainers […]
Can you please let me know how much for sat 11th. 2 adults. 2 children. Thankyou.
Hi Ian
Entry on the gate at Brocklesby will be £15 for each adult. Children under 16 are free.
Nico