Cottesmore Point-to-Point 2024
25th February 2024
Secretary(ies):
Jo Walker
jomwalker64@gmail.com
07766 165577
Alice Walker
a-walker94@live.com
07889 7754322
COURSE:
Garthorpe
slings.elects.panics - click for more info
Entries:
ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 19th February, 12:30 pm
HUNTER CERT DEADLINE Thursday 15th February, 12:00noon
ENTRY FEES £55 for a single race, £35 per additional race (same horse).
Entries for: The MIXED OPEN Race £35 with a £45 declaration fee. Entries non-refundable in the event of abandonment.
www.pointtopointentries.co.ukHUNTER CERT DEADLINE Thursday 15th February, 12:00noon
ENTRY FEES £55 for a single race, £35 per additional race (same horse).
Entries for: The MIXED OPEN Race £35 with a £45 declaration fee. Entries non-refundable in the event of abandonment.
Trade Stands:
Jo Walker
07766 165577
Clerk of Course:
Jim Culloty
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The Cottesmore Point-to-point on 25th Feberuary 2024 is the second of four meetings at Garthorpe racecourse, just East of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. Six races start at 12pm.
Please note £1000 first prize for the Mixed Open sponsored by Saffery, to whom many thanks. Mixed Open also has a lower entry fee of £35.
Owners will be given invitations to the hospitality area on declaration.
In addition to our race sponsors the Cottesmore Point-to-point Committee are very grateful to R&R Country who are providing the Best Turned Out prizes.
Horse Races (Starting at 12.30pm)
1
Conditions (Level 3), 3m 6f.
For the GARTHORPE HUNTS CLUB MEMBERS SALVER and mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider. The THWAITES CUP to the 1st Cottesmore Rider past the post who has not ridden more than five winners under the rules of any recognised Racing Authority including Point-to-Points. The PERPETUAL HOUND TROPHY to the owner of the 1st Cottesmore qualified past the post. Mementoes to the winning owner and rider.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £200, 2nd £120, 3rd £80. Total Prize Fund £400
PENALTIES: For each win on or since 1st October 2021 in a Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) to carry 7lb extra; for each win in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point in this period to carry 5lb extra, and for each win in a Conditions race at the same Level or higher (to include Confined, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races) in this period to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative.
Kindly sponsored by The Fox & Hounds
2
Intermediate, 3m
The EASTERN TRAIL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY for the owner of the 1st horse past the post. Mementoes to the winning owner and rider.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £200, 2nd £120, 3rd £80. Total Prize Fund £400
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: For horses which have won up to 2 Conditions/Intermediate races of which only one may be an Intermediate race.
PENALTIES: A previous winner of an Intermediate race or Conditions race at any Level, to include Confined, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races (Maiden, Restricted and Hunt races excepted) to carry 5lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative.
Kindly sponsored by Witham Hall
3
The Jockey Club and Retraining of Racehorses Veteran Horse Conditions Race (Level 2) 9yo & Up
For the YOUNG SPARTACUS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP to the owner of the 1st horse past the post. Mementoes to the winning owner and rider.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £275, 2nd £175, 3rd £100, 4th £50. Total Prize Fund £600
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: For horses aged ten years and over which on or since 1st October 2022 have not won any race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Hunter Chases and Point-to-Points excepted).
PENALTIES: For each win on or since 1st October 2022 in a Hunter Chase to carry 7lb extra; for each win in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point in this period to carry 5lb extra; and for each win in a Conditions race at the same Level or higher (to include Confined, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races) in this period to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative.
Kindly sponsored by The Jockey Club and RoR
4
The Saffrey MIXED OPEN Race, 3m, 11st7lb
For the R M BOURNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the owner of the 1st horse past the post. The NAUTICAL LAD PERPETUAL TROPHY For the 1st male rider. The LADY TATE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP For the 1st female rider. Mementoes to the winning owner and rider.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £1000, 2nd £150, 3rd £100. Total Prize Fund £1250
ALLOWANCES: Riders who, prior to the Thursday before the date of this Point-to-Point Steeplechase, have not ridden more than 5 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority, Point-to-Point Steeplechases or Arabian Horse Races; 5lb.
PENALTIES: None
Kindly Sponsored by Saffery
5
Restricted, 3m
For the GUY FENWICK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the owner of the 1st horse past the post. Mementoes to the winning owner and rider.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £200, 2nd £120, 3rd £80. Total Prize Fund £400
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: For horses which at starting have not won any Race under the Rules of any Recognised Racing Authority other than National Hunt Flat races or Flat races, or any Point-to-Point Steeplechase other than Maiden Races, Hunt Members Races or no more than one Restricted race.
PENALTIES: A previous winner of a Restricted race to carry 5lb extra.
Kindly Sponsored by Renovation Underwriting Ltd
6
Maiden, 2m 4f
For the PARTRIDGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP to the owner of the 1st horse past the post. Mementoes to the winning owner and rider.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £200, 2nd £120, 3rd £80. Total Prize Fund £400
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: To be run over approximately two-and-a-half miles.
Kindly Sponsored by Dickinson & Morris
7
Schooling Trials
After racing there will be one or more schooling races over the fences. Read more about schooling trials here.
