The Fernie point-to-point racing meeting is scheduled for Sunday 5th May at Dingley racecourse, just East of Market Harborough in Leicestershire. Tickets are available online and are selling well for this meeting which now starts at 1.25pm as a result of the rescheduled Members race from the Pytchley with Woodland meeting which makes it a […]
David Simpson to join Tattersalls Ireland as BIDPOINT Representative
Tattersalls Ireland has announced the appointment of David Simpson, formerly of AGA, as BIDPOINT Representative for the remainder of the Point-to-Point season.
Commenting on the appointment, Richard Pugh, Director of Horses in Training at Tattersalls Ireland said;
“Since its launch in March 2015, Tattersalls Ireland BIDPOINT has made great strides in offering an alternative way for people to buy an Irish Point-to-Pointer. We are committed to the growth of BIDPOINT and David is the perfect person to further develop the awareness of this unique bidding platform. David has established a vast audience in the UK Point-to-Point field and along with his comprehensive network, we believe he will raise the profile of BIDPOINT across the UK.”
David Simpson commented;
“I am delighted to be joining Tattersalls Ireland as BIDPOINT Representative in the UK. I am very passionate about UK Point-to-Pointing and I am eager to promote BIDPOINT to its fraternity, champion the weekly catalogue of horses eligible for sale and highlight the ease of use of this innovative bidding platform.”
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